Big News (that I still can barely believe)….
I will be running the Reach The Beach New Hampshire Relay
with a media team from New Balance* on September 12-13, 2014
I’m ridiculously humbled that New Balance has invited me
to join 11 other bloggers to participate in this amazing experience of fun, fitness and lots and lots of running!
In case you don’t remember the (many) posts about my SoCal Ragnar experience back in April, the Reach The Beach relay is similar: 12 people,in 2 vans for 24+ hours with each runner running 3 legs of distance to cover a total of 200 miles. I’m ridiculously excited that less than 6 months after my first relay that I’m getting the chance to do it all over again, East Coast style!
After over two years of living in the eternal summer of Los Angeles, I’m exceptionally excited to be running in picturesque New England where there is fall foliage! Let’s just hope it doesn’t rain!!
I’ll be flying to Boston on Wednesday (now you know the big reason why I’ll be missing Duran Duran Unstaged on the big screen) to meet my teammates from the Pumped Up Kicks team. Here’s what’s in store:
- Thursday, our team will be touring the New Balance factory and facilities to learn more about the New Balance concept of #runnovation – continuous innovation for the athlete in the running community.
- Friday morning is when the actual running will begin at Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire. We will be running through the day and night (catching sleep while we can).
- Sometime on Saturday, our team will “Reach The Beach” at Hampton Beach. We’ll celebrate at the finish line and then it’s time for good byes.
- Sunday morning, I’ll already be back in LA. Dead tired but happy, I’m certain.
The team at New Balance have been so very generous – they’ve already sent some great gear to officially outfit me as Runner #10 to cover my 12.71 miles (Race Legs 10, 22 and 34).
Take a closer look at those shoes! I’ve taken our team name to heart and made my own very special kind of Pumped Up Kicks with a pair of custom made Momentum Jewelry Foot Notes.
It’s going to be a crazy week and I hope you’ll follow along for the ride (on the blog, my person Facebook page, Twitter and/or Instagram). Stay tuned for more details as things ramp up. Hint: There will be a Friday’s Featured Female Edition that you won’t want to miss this week.
Friends, if you have any tips about travel and running/recovering from a relay, have tune recommendations for my playlist, know of any places to eat along the running route in New Hampshire or any other advice, please let me know!
*Disclosure: The Momentum Foot Notes were purchased with my own money but New Balance has offered me complimentary travel, lodging, race registration and product for the Reach The Beach Relay. However, all opinions are absolutely my own. I’m wicked excited (yes, that’s my hat tip to Boston) for this unique experience and can’t wait to share all of the details (good, bad and ugly).
I’m so excited to see you this week and to experience this together with you!!!
SO EXCITED for you!!! This is awesome. Cannot wait to hear more about this (and those shoes rock!)
Sounds so fun! Have a great time, I am jealous!
So glad we FINALLY get to meet! So overdue.
We will barely see each other (as is the case when vans people are in separate vans) so I’ll soak it all up on Thursday and with as much virtual support as possible along the way! Can’t wait!
Thanks lady! Wish I could have stopped in NYC on my way!
Gillian, I wish you could come with me (and run for me because you are one fast girl)! Thank you for the support though. Hoping working life is treating you well.
Absolutely can’t wait! Congrats on the Tri, girl! I wore an IronGirl hat for my one and only 26.2 (way back in 1999).
Awesome news! Congrats! Super jealous. 😀
Many thanks, my friend!
Ahhh I am so excited, Wednesday cannot get here soon enough! Looking forward to meeting you 🙂
Congrats to you! I love New Balance shoes. Can’t wait for your recaps & will be following you along on social media for Tweets & pics of your tour. Super proud & happy for you!
woooohooooo!!!!! Cannot wait to reach the beach with you!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO exciting! Such a beautiful area! I know you will enjoy no matter what!!!!
So excited for you and a tad jealous!! You know my crazy passion for Ragnars!! Funny, I’m headed to the east coast myself on Saturday 🙂
Yay! This is so cool! I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to read all about it!
Wednesday is coming sooner than I’m prepared for but I am very, very excited! Looking forward to meeting you too!
Thanks, my friend! I appreciate the support.
It’s going to be an adventure.
Thanks Jody! Nervous but looking forward to it.
We will pass like ships in the night. I wish you could have been on this team with me. What’s happening on the East Coast or are visiting my home in my heart (again)?
Thanks doll! Hoping all is well your way!
Sounds exciting, that’s very cool of NB. Love the sneakers. We are huge fans of NB here. Hope you have a blast, look forward to reading all about it.
It was quite a blast and a whirlwind trip. Formulating recap writing as we speak!